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FV03 LCK

2003 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,599 mi
Last recorded109,599 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 LCK
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2016 109,599 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 109,599 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 31 May 2016 106,005 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

corrosion to front coil springs

corrosion to rear coil springs

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edges and starting to perish

slight corrosion around n/s and o/s rear chassis by axle and upper spring mountings

slight corrosion around n/s and o/s rear drop sill areas

slight corrosion to n/s and o/s front inner suspension turrets

slight oil leak

Fail 27 May 2016 105,997 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear box bracket snapped (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake binding also wheel bearing not checked (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

corrosion to front coil springs

corrosion to rear coil springs

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edges and starting to perish

slight corrosion around n/s and o/s rear chassis by axle and upper spring mountings

slight corrosion around n/s and o/s rear drop sill areas

slight corrosion to n/s and o/s front inner suspension turrets

slight oil leak

Pass 7 May 2015 104,280 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 104,280 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 87,878 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 87,762 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

hi-level top lamp inop

Pass 22 May 2013 81,333 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 75,141 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 May 2012 75,141 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2011 68,885 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 May 2011 68,877 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 May 2010 63,863 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 May 2009 55,669 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 48,833 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 40,671 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 30,612 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 2?

Based on 1,902,862 MOT tests across 147,013 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
5,024
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
147,013
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,380
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16,451
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FV03 LCK is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Mazda 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 58,888 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda 2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 18,380 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FV03 LCK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Mazda 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FV03 LCK is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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